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Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. It is the 3, 6-diacetyl ester of morphine . The white crystalline form is commonly the hydrochloride salt diacetylmorphine hydrochloride. As with other opiates, heroin is used both as a pain-killer and a recreational drug. One of the most common methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection. When taken orally, heroin undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism...


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For the past year, I have been fantasizing using heroin and being a junkie...

Take a look at your life and loved one and THINK what your going to give up. Atend an NA meeting before you F@#% up your LIFE.get friends that dont...

Asked by Lady Libertine - 25 months ago

What are the effects of heroin addiction?
I just found out that one of my block mates has been using heroin to...

Your block mate should be grateful to have a friend like you. I think you can best convince her to ditch the heroin by telling her its effects - especially...

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